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Art Notes: May 19

Published: Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, May 17, 2013 at 1:12 p.m.

Byram to speak to Art League today

The Art League of Henderson County meeting is set for 1 p.m. today at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway in Hendersonville.

Artist Ray Byram will speak and present a demonstration at the meeting. Byram is a nationally known artist who works primarily in oil and watercolor. He reproduces his own work with a silk-screen process. His serigraphs are exhibited this month at the Opportunity House.

The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Byram's work is in many private and corporate collections, such as those owned by President and Mrs. George W. Bush, actor Vincent Price, Motorola, IBM and numerous financial institutions. Visit www.raybyram.com for more information.

Call 828-692-0575 or 828-692-9441 for more information on the art league.

Pat's School of Dance open house

Pat's School of Dance at 1256 N. Main St., Hendersonville, will host an open house for prospective students from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The school has competed in two Dance Educators of America (DEA) regional competitions this year, in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Charleston, S.C. The studio competed in tap, jazz and hip-hop dance, performing 52 numbers in the regional competitions.

Of the 52 performances, 26 received first place/high score recognition, and the remainder received second through fifth placements.

The studio's annual free recitals are set for 7 p.m. June 8, 13, 14, 15 and 17 in the Hendersonville High School Auditorium. Visit patsschoolofdance.com for more information.

Bullington Gardens spring gala on June 1

Bullington Gardens at 95 Upper Red Oak Trail will host the spring gala "Ramble to the Ridge" from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 1.

The event celebrates Bullington's 14 years as a leading voice for local horticultural education for adults and children.

Guests will meet at Bullington Gardens to stroll the gardens while enjoying string music, coffee, tea and pastries. Bus transportation will be provided to The Cabin Ridge, a longtime family homestead on a mountainside dotted with gardens and rustic arbors. Here guests can wander the gardens and bid on silent auction offerings of jewelry, plants, art, exclusive tours and experiences.

Medina's Village Bistro will cater brunch under a tent canopy, and Dan Keller's jazz trio will entertain. After a tour of the Cabin Ridge gardens, guests will return to Bullington for a garden tour and to retrieve silent auction items. Children and pets will not be allowed.

The second Asheville Young Musicians Club concert is set for 3 p.m. June 3 in the Blue Ridge Auditorium of the Deerfield Retirement Community, 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville.

Founded in 2011 by local student musicians Grace Kim, Kristi Kim and Sara Eubanks, the Asheville Young Musicians Club has grown to include 11 young musicians from area high schools who enjoy playing together and promoting classical music.

Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit the Education Fund for the children of Bethel, a small village outside the city of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua, an area suffering from poverty and serious health issues resulting from chemicals used in the nearby sugar cane fields. A portion of the funds raised will also be used to help support music education in the Asheville area.

Tickets are $20 each for adults, $10 for students. The program is co-sponsored by the Asheville Chamber Music Series and the Asheville Area Piano Forum.

Call 828-681-9732 or email aymc2011@gmail.com for more information.

BREVARD

‘Number 7 Arts' exhibit at TC Arts Council

The Transylvania Community Arts Council at 349 S. Caldwell St. will host an opening reception for the exhibit "Number 7 Arts" from 5-9 p.m. Friday.

Artwork in this exhibit is by members of the Number 7 Fine Arts and Crafts Cooperative on Main Street. The exhibit will be on display at the council through June 10. The reception is part of the Friday Gallery Walk.

The gallery is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 828-884-2787 for more information.

Nancy Janes book signing set for June 8

The Nancy Janes book signing is set for 12:30 to 3 p.m. June 8 at Carolina Ace Hardware, 911 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville.

Janes is the author of "The Boy Who Walked a Way." In 2162, a young boy named Jal Valyhn begins an epic journey to find a safe haven in a world thrown into the turmoil and widespread devastation of war. Call 828-697-2237 for more information.

BREVARD

Shirl Thomas wins art guild competition

Shirl Thomas is the winner of the monthly "Show and Tell" competition of the Transylvania Art Guild.

Thomas was designated Artist of the Month, and her work will be on display in the lobby of the Transylvania County Library until June 6. Second place was won by Elizabeth Mayes, and third by Joe Bennett. The Show and Tell event is a competition among members who enter their paintings at the meeting. Winners are chosen by vote of members and guests who are present.

Upcoming topics for the remainder of the year include "Back Roads and Byways," "Naked Trees" and "Nature's Bounty." Two competitions will be the artist's choice of any subject.

The Guild meets at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the Transylvania Parks and Recreation Center off Ecusta Road, and an experienced artist presents a program on various painting techniques. The June 6 program "Watercolor Waterfalls" will feature local artist Barbara Walter.

Call 828-885-2573 for more information.

PENLAND

Craft school's first session begins May 26

Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in a number of classes in its first two summer sessions, and they are available at half tuition to residents of the following Western North Carolina counties: Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga and Yancey.

Regular room and board charges apply, but students are not required to stay on campus.

The second session runs June 9-21 with openings in clay, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking, letterpress and textiles.

For a complete list of classes, visit www.penland.org.

To enroll, call 828-765-2359, Ext. 15.

ASHEVILLE

Independent media discussion on May 30

Asheville Free Media and Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center are collaborating to produce a simulcast event from 7 to 9 p.m. May 30 at Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center, 56 Broadway St., Asheville.

This community awareness-raising program will feature a panel discussion on "Independent Media in Asheville" and include Nelda Holder, freelance writer and contributing editor to MountainXpress; Mark West, chairman and professor of mass communication at UNCA; Erik Mattox, president of the board of directors of Friends of Community Radio; Angie Newsome, director and editor of Carolina Public Press; and Cecil Bothwell, Asheville City Council, and former news reporter and community radio host.

They will discuss the role and challenges of free press and independent media today, including policy proposals that could support public news and local voices. The panel will be moderated by Holder, and the audience can ask questions and offer comments.

Proceeds will benefit Asheville Free Media, Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center, and Carolina Public Press. A simulcast of the event can be heard on Asheville Free Media at www.ashevillefm.org.

Call 828-215-8822 or email msstephaniebiz@gmail.com for more information.

An internationally known paper sculptor, Monahan will offer hands-on workshops designed for the beginner or hobbyist desiring a fun, creative environment in which to explore and play. He will host collage and advanced collage and found art workshops throughout the spring and summer.

Monahan previously has offered both of these workshops at the California Institute of the Arts, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Tokyo & Osaka Communication Arts.

Monahan received the first Walt Disney art honor scholarship. In 1960 he began his career as a graphic designer and completed his first paper sculpture.

He has created cover art for more than 1,200 albums, and his work has been used by numerous clients in publishing, advertising and promotion. In 1987 he closed his design business and then worked solely as a paper sculptor, illustrator and fine artist.

Enrollment is limited, and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Preregistration and prepayment is required for all offerings. To register, visit grovewood.com/news/workshops or email ashley@grovewood.com for more information.

Erika Marks to speak at Fountainhead

The Fountainhead Bookstore at 408 N. Main St., Hendersonville, will host a talk with Erika Marks about her new novel, "The Guest House," at 7 p.m. June 4.

Kirkus Review had this to say about Marks' third novel: "Three generations of women navigate love, loyalty and class issues in a Cape Cod resort town. In 1966, hometown girl Edie is an unwelcome member of a building crew working on a guesthouse for the Moss family, owners of the biggest summer cottage in Harrisport. When she catches the eye of Tucker Moss, her life takes a different turn, creating a romantic dilemma for Edie, who ultimately winds up with her colleague Hank Wright. As a teen, Edie's daughter Lexi falls in love with Tucker's son, Hudson, who dumps her.

"Now, years later, Lexi's back, a professional photographer, and Hudson's brother Cooper, a successful writer, wants her to photograph the estate in support of an application for historical designation."

The event is free. Call 828-697-1870 or visit www.fountainheadbookstore.com for more information.

HIGHLANDS

Artist Kenn Kotara to address art league

The Art League of Highlands will host Asheville artist Kenn Kotara at 5 p.m. Monday at The Bascom in Highlands. He will present "Abstracts on Mylar." The meeting is open to everyone.

Kotara works in a variety of mediums and his work can be seen on his website, www.kotara studio.com. His work is influenced by the environment of the Deep South, particularly his Louisiana childhood. While Kotara's works are primarily abstractions, at its root the work is grounded in his observations of nature.

Saluda

Jim Carson to host ‘Fresh Paint' workshop

Plein air artist Jim Carson will host a 10-day "Fresh Paint" workshop beginning Thursday in Saluda. The focus of the workshop will be to simplify your paintings while learning to apply the paint quickly and confidently. The workshop will be held at three outdoor locations, and it is open to all skill levels. A detailed list of supplies and materials will be sent after registration.

There will be demonstrations by the artist and lots of one-on-one easel time. The $325 price of the workshop includes lunch brought to the site each day by the Saluda Grade Cafe.

Call 828-749-3702, email jimcarson@tds.net or visit www.jimcarson.net for more information.

Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Songwriters festival taking contest entries

The 2013 Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival, set for Aug. 15-18 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., is accepting entries for the festival's annual Songwriting Competition.

Entrants could have their songs showcased before a panel of music industry professionals, including publishers, label executives, radio program directors and award-winning songwriters.

Songs can be entered in six categories including bluegrass, country, folk, gospel/inspirational, pop/rock and lyrics only.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners in each of the five categories. A Grand Prize and Listener's Choice honor will also be awarded. Finalists will perform their songs in a showcase performance Aug. 17, and the grand prize winner will be chosen. The deadline to enter songs is June 15.

Interested songwriters should visit www.smswf.com for more information.

Trailer soon online for film shot in WNC

The first official trailer for "Shadows on the Wall," the sci-fi motion picture recently filmed in Western North Carolina, will soon be available online at shadows-movie.com.

Meanwhile, there is a gallery of photographs from the film at the website and a making of the film video at obsidian collective.com.

"After months of work, I'm thrilled that we have the first trailer for ‘Shadows' ready to share," said Anderson Ellis, producer of the film.

The website contains links to social media as well as behind-the-scenes content to provide updates about the film during the post-production process.

"Shadows on the Wall" follows Palmer Marshall, a college student, as he builds a device capable of reaching beyond our planet in unimaginable ways. Unfortunately, his creation has unintended and ominous consequences. Sometimes success is more dangerous than failure.

The Obsidian Collective is a creative media firm based in Western North Carolina. Their team is composed of film, television and media professionals from around the country. The company's previous feature film, "Sol," is now being distributed worldwide.

<p>Byram to speak to Art League today</p><p>The Art League of Henderson County meeting is set for 1 p.m. today at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway in Hendersonville.</p><p>Artist Ray Byram will speak and present a demonstration at the meeting. Byram is a nationally known artist who works primarily in oil and watercolor. He reproduces his own work with a silk-screen process. His serigraphs are exhibited this month at the Opportunity House. </p><p>The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. </p><p>Byram's work is in many private and corporate collections, such as those owned by President and Mrs. George W. Bush, actor Vincent Price, Motorola, IBM and numerous financial institutions. Visit www.raybyram.com for more information. </p><p>Call 828-692-0575 or 828-692-9441 for more information on the art league. </p><p>Pat's School of Dance open house</p><p>Pat's School of Dance at 1256 N. Main St., Hendersonville, will host an open house for prospective students from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.</p><p>The school has competed in two Dance Educators of America (DEA) regional competitions this year, in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Charleston, S.C. The studio competed in tap, jazz and hip-hop dance, performing 52 numbers in the regional competitions. </p><p>Of the 52 performances, 26 received first place/high score recognition, and the remainder received second through fifth placements.</p><p>The studio's annual free recitals are set for 7 p.m. June 8, 13, 14, 15 and 17 in the Hendersonville High School Auditorium. Visit patsschoolofdance.com for more information.</p><p>Bullington Gardens spring gala on June 1</p><p>Bullington Gardens at 95 Upper Red Oak Trail will host the spring gala "Ramble to the Ridge" from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 1.</p><p>The event celebrates Bullington's 14 years as a leading voice for local horticultural education for adults and children. </p><p>Guests will meet at Bullington Gardens to stroll the gardens while enjoying string music, coffee, tea and pastries. Bus transportation will be provided to The Cabin Ridge, a longtime family homestead on a mountainside dotted with gardens and rustic arbors. Here guests can wander the gardens and bid on silent auction offerings of jewelry, plants, art, exclusive tours and experiences. </p><p>Medina's Village Bistro will cater brunch under a tent canopy, and Dan Keller's jazz trio will entertain. After a tour of the Cabin Ridge gardens, guests will return to Bullington for a garden tour and to retrieve silent auction items. Children and pets will not be allowed. </p><p>Reservations for the event are $50. Call 828-698-6104 or mail a check to Bullington Gardens, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC 28792. </p><p>ASHEVILLE</p><p>Young Musicians Club concert on June 3</p><p>The second Asheville Young Musicians Club concert is set for 3 p.m. June 3 in the Blue Ridge Auditorium of the Deerfield Retirement Community, 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. </p><p>Founded in 2011 by local student musicians Grace Kim, Kristi Kim and Sara Eubanks, the Asheville Young Musicians Club has grown to include 11 young musicians from area high schools who enjoy playing together and promoting classical music. </p><p>Participating students include Grace Kim, co-founder of AYMC (flute, Asheville High School); Kristi Kim, co-founder of AYMC (violin, Asheville High School); Virginia Greene (oboe, Reynolds High School); Larissa Wood (clarinet, Reynolds High School); Julian Pinelli (violin, homeschool); Monica Grady (cello, Asheville High School); Matt Kinson (violin, Reynolds High School); Thomas Fleming (cello, homeschool); Alyes Chen (piano, Veritas Christian Academy); Kiffen Loomis (piano, Christ School); Ryan Zhang (piano, Valley Springs Middle School).</p><p>Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit the Education Fund for the children of Bethel, a small village outside the city of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua, an area suffering from poverty and serious health issues resulting from chemicals used in the nearby sugar cane fields. A portion of the funds raised will also be used to help support music education in the Asheville area.</p><p>Tickets are $20 each for adults, $10 for students. The program is co-sponsored by the Asheville Chamber Music Series and the Asheville Area Piano Forum. </p><p>Call 828-681-9732 or email aymc2011@gmail.com for more information. </p><p>BREVARD</p><p>'Number 7 Arts' exhibit at TC Arts Council</p><p>The Transylvania Community Arts Council at 349 S. Caldwell St. will host an opening reception for the exhibit "Number 7 Arts" from 5-9 p.m. Friday. </p><p>Artwork in this exhibit is by members of the Number 7 Fine Arts and Crafts Cooperative on Main Street. The exhibit will be on display at the council through June 10. The reception is part of the Friday Gallery Walk. </p><p>The exhibit features works of art by Sonia Arnold, jewelry; Joseph Basting, metal; Bonne Jean Bertlshofer, basketry; Louis Bishop, pastels; Marcia Brennan, paper mache; Elda Brown, jewelry; Joe Bruneau, basketry; Adrienne Casteen, jewelry; John Davis, oil; Gwen Flinn, acrylic; Sharyn Fogel, watercolor; Sue Grier, clay; Freddie Hart, copper enamel; Barbara Hawk, oil; Rose Haynes, colored pencil; Erin Keane, encaustic; Suzie Knapp, basketry; Joy McGill, fiber; Nancy Rosenthal, clay; and Ellen Stinchcomb, acrylic. </p><p>The gallery is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 828-884-2787 for more information.</p><p>Nancy Janes book signing set for June 8</p><p>The Nancy Janes book signing is set for 12:30 to 3 p.m. June 8 at Carolina Ace Hardware, 911 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville. </p><p>Janes is the author of "The Boy Who Walked a Way." In 2162, a young boy named Jal Valyhn begins an epic journey to find a safe haven in a world thrown into the turmoil and widespread devastation of war. Call 828-697-2237 for more information.</p><p>BREVARD</p><p>Shirl Thomas wins art guild competition</p><p>Shirl Thomas is the winner of the monthly "Show and Tell" competition of the Transylvania Art Guild.</p><p>Thomas was designated Artist of the Month, and her work will be on display in the lobby of the Transylvania County Library until June 6. Second place was won by Elizabeth Mayes, and third by Joe Bennett. The Show and Tell event is a competition among members who enter their paintings at the meeting. Winners are chosen by vote of members and guests who are present.</p><p>Upcoming topics for the remainder of the year include "Back Roads and Byways," "Naked Trees" and "Nature's Bounty." Two competitions will be the artist's choice of any subject. </p><p>The Guild meets at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the Transylvania Parks and Recreation Center off Ecusta Road, and an experienced artist presents a program on various painting techniques. The June 6 program "Watercolor Waterfalls" will feature local artist Barbara Walter. </p><p>Call 828-885-2573 for more information.</p><p>PENLAND</p><p>Craft school's first session begins May 26</p><p>Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in a number of classes in its first two summer sessions, and they are available at half tuition to residents of the following Western North Carolina counties: Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga and Yancey. </p><p>Regular room and board charges apply, but students are not required to stay on campus. </p><p>The first session runs May 26-June 7 with openings in books, clay, drawing, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking, letterpress, textiles and wood. </p><p>The second session runs June 9-21 with openings in clay, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking, letterpress and textiles.</p><p>For a complete list of classes, visit www.penland.org. </p><p>To enroll, call 828-765-2359, Ext. 15.</p><p>ASHEVILLE</p><p>Independent media discussion on May 30</p><p>Asheville Free Media and Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center are collaborating to produce a simulcast event from 7 to 9 p.m. May 30 at Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center, 56 Broadway St., Asheville.</p><p>This community awareness-raising program will feature a panel discussion on "Independent Media in Asheville" and include Nelda Holder, freelance writer and contributing editor to MountainXpress; Mark West, chairman and professor of mass communication at UNCA; Erik Mattox, president of the board of directors of Friends of Community Radio; Angie Newsome, director and editor of Carolina Public Press; and Cecil Bothwell, Asheville City Council, and former news reporter and community radio host.</p><p>They will discuss the role and challenges of free press and independent media today, including policy proposals that could support public news and local voices. The panel will be moderated by Holder, and the audience can ask questions and offer comments. </p><p>Proceeds will benefit Asheville Free Media, Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center, and Carolina Public Press. A simulcast of the event can be heard on Asheville Free Media at www.ashevillefm.org.</p><p>Call 828-215-8822 or email msstephaniebiz@gmail.com for more information.</p><p>ASHEVILLE</p><p>Monahan workshops at Grovewood Gallery</p><p>Grovewood Gallery at 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville, is hosting craft workshops with Leo Monahan.</p><p>An internationally known paper sculptor, Monahan will offer hands-on workshops designed for the beginner or hobbyist desiring a fun, creative environment in which to explore and play. He will host collage and advanced collage and found art workshops throughout the spring and summer. </p><p>Monahan previously has offered both of these workshops at the California Institute of the Arts, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Tokyo & Osaka Communication Arts. </p><p>Monahan received the first Walt Disney art honor scholarship. In 1960 he began his career as a graphic designer and completed his first paper sculpture. </p><p>He has created cover art for more than 1,200 albums, and his work has been used by numerous clients in publishing, advertising and promotion. In 1987 he closed his design business and then worked solely as a paper sculptor, illustrator and fine artist.</p><p>Workshops: </p><p>u Collage Workshop, The Unexpected Image 1, 10 a.m.-noon May 21-23; 1-4 p.m. June 8-9; 10 a.m.-noon June 25-27.</p><p>u Advanced Collage and Found Art Workshop, The Unexpected Image 2, 1-4 p.m. June 15-16; 1-4 p.m. Aug. 2-3.</p><p>Enrollment is limited, and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Preregistration and prepayment is required for all offerings. To register, visit grovewood.com/news/workshops or email ashley@grovewood.com for more information. </p><p>Erika Marks to speak at Fountainhead</p><p>The Fountainhead Bookstore at 408 N. Main St., Hendersonville, will host a talk with Erika Marks about her new novel, "The Guest House," at 7 p.m. June 4. </p><p>Kirkus Review had this to say about Marks' third novel: "Three generations of women navigate love, loyalty and class issues in a Cape Cod resort town. In 1966, hometown girl Edie is an unwelcome member of a building crew working on a guesthouse for the Moss family, owners of the biggest summer cottage in Harrisport. When she catches the eye of Tucker Moss, her life takes a different turn, creating a romantic dilemma for Edie, who ultimately winds up with her colleague Hank Wright. As a teen, Edie's daughter Lexi falls in love with Tucker's son, Hudson, who dumps her. </p><p>"Now, years later, Lexi's back, a professional photographer, and Hudson's brother Cooper, a successful writer, wants her to photograph the estate in support of an application for historical designation." </p><p>The event is free. Call 828-697-1870 or visit www.fountainheadbookstore.com for more information.</p><p>HIGHLANDS</p><p>Artist Kenn Kotara to address art league</p><p>The Art League of Highlands will host Asheville artist Kenn Kotara at 5 p.m. Monday at The Bascom in Highlands. He will present "Abstracts on Mylar." The meeting is open to everyone.</p><p>Kotara works in a variety of mediums and his work can be seen on his website, www.kotara studio.com. His work is influenced by the environment of the Deep South, particularly his Louisiana childhood. While Kotara's works are primarily abstractions, at its root the work is grounded in his observations of nature. </p><p>Saluda</p><p>Jim Carson to host 'Fresh Paint' workshop</p><p>Plein air artist Jim Carson will host a 10-day "Fresh Paint" workshop beginning Thursday in Saluda. The focus of the workshop will be to simplify your paintings while learning to apply the paint quickly and confidently. The workshop will be held at three outdoor locations, and it is open to all skill levels. A detailed list of supplies and materials will be sent after registration. </p><p>There will be demonstrations by the artist and lots of one-on-one easel time. The $325 price of the workshop includes lunch brought to the site each day by the Saluda Grade Cafe.</p><p>Call 828-749-3702, email jimcarson@tds.net or visit www.jimcarson.net for more information. </p><p>Gatlinburg, Tenn.</p><p>Songwriters festival taking contest entries</p><p>The 2013 Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival, set for Aug. 15-18 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., is accepting entries for the festival's annual Songwriting Competition. </p><p>Entrants could have their songs showcased before a panel of music industry professionals, including publishers, label executives, radio program directors and award-winning songwriters. </p><p>Songs can be entered in six categories including bluegrass, country, folk, gospel/inspirational, pop/rock and lyrics only. </p><p>Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners in each of the five categories. A Grand Prize and Listener's Choice honor will also be awarded. Finalists will perform their songs in a showcase performance Aug. 17, and the grand prize winner will be chosen. The deadline to enter songs is June 15. </p><p>Interested songwriters should visit www.smswf.com for more information.</p><p>Trailer soon online for film shot in WNC</p><p>The first official trailer for "Shadows on the Wall," the sci-fi motion picture recently filmed in Western North Carolina, will soon be available online at shadows-movie.com. </p><p>Meanwhile, there is a gallery of photographs from the film at the website and a making of the film video at obsidian collective.com.</p><p>"After months of work, I'm thrilled that we have the first trailer for 'Shadows' ready to share," said Anderson Ellis, producer of the film. </p><p>The website contains links to social media as well as behind-the-scenes content to provide updates about the film during the post-production process. </p><p>"Shadows on the Wall" follows Palmer Marshall, a college student, as he builds a device capable of reaching beyond our planet in unimaginable ways. Unfortunately, his creation has unintended and ominous consequences. Sometimes success is more dangerous than failure.</p><p>The Obsidian Collective is a creative media firm based in Western North Carolina. Their team is composed of film, television and media professionals from around the country. The company's previous feature film, "Sol," is now being distributed worldwide.</p>